2026 Smith River floating lottery To enter the Smith River floating lottery, you need to go online to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website at fwp.mt.gov/smith-river starting on Jan. 2.

2026 Smith River floating lottery To enter the Smith River floating lottery, you need to go online to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website at fwp.mt.gov/smith-river starting on Jan. 2.

Boaters on the Smith River in Meagher County (Photo by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks). The Montana Legislature approved raising nonresident fees to purchase bonus raffle points for a coveted ...

HELENA — The Montana Legislature approved raising nonresident fees to purchase bonus raffle points for a coveted Smith River permit, funding maintenance along the scenic corridor and purportedly ...

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The Smith River, like all the rivers in Montana, is a treasure to the State and its residents. Montana is unique for its secluded wild and scenic landscapes, having been the draw for folks since ...

Anglers are still catching channel catfish from the Palouse River. The best bite has been on cut bait or nightcrawlers suspended 2 to 3 feet under a bobber in about 5 feet of water upriver from ...

A coalition of environmental organizations opposed to mining in the Smith River watershed delivered a petition signed by about 10,000 people Tuesday to the U.S. Forest Service office in Helena ...

After more than 40 years and 1,200 holes, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has dug its last pit latrine on the Smith River. Starting this year, floaters are now required to carry with them something ...

Floaters may also call the Smith River reservation and information line at 406-454-5861 beginning Monday, March 4, to request any remaining launch dates or cancelled permits.

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks said that the women were about three miles upstream from Sappington Bridge on the Jefferson River at about 8:15 p.m. local time when they observed one or two otters.

The permit application deadline to float the Smith River is Feb. 15, the permit drawing will be held on Feb. 21.The following was sent out by Montana Fish, Wild ...